Starfield, the highly anticipated game from Bethesda, has already broken player count records before its official launch. During its early access period, the game has attracted over two million players, including those who purchased the premium edition and gained access five days before the release date. This impressive number of players has propelled Starfield to become the sixth most-played game on Steam, with a peak of nearly 250,000 concurrent players. It has even surpassed popular titles like Team Fortress 2 and Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon.
Despite receiving mixed reviews and impressions, Starfield has managed to maintain a favorable score on Metacritic, fluctuating in the high 80s. While some critics have criticized certain aspects of the game, such as limited exploration and “pointless filler,” the majority of players and reviewers have graded it positively. The community eagerly awaits the launch and player reviews, which are currently unavailable.
Bethesda’s marketing of Starfield as a game with “unparalleled freedom” has attracted a significant number of active players during the early access period. Despite the criticism and unmet expectations, the game seems to offer a compelling experience. Bethesda executive Pete Hines has mentioned that the main story of Starfield is just the beginning, with the game requiring a substantial amount of time to fully explore and complete.
Hines himself spent over 160 hours on a single playthrough and still had more to discover. This suggests that genuine player reviews may take some time to surface. Nevertheless, the excitement for Starfield’s official launch tonight at midnight is palpable. For a comprehensive review of Bethesda’s latest blockbuster title and its extensive content, be sure to check out our review.
Starfield Early Access Player Count
| Platform | Player Count |
|---|---|
| Steam | Over 1 million |
| XBOX | Over 1 million |
Starfield Early Access Reception
Despite mixed reviews, Starfield has maintained a favorable score on Metacritic, with most players and reviewers grading it positively. While some critics have criticized certain aspects of the game, such as limited exploration and “pointless filler,” the majority of players have found it enjoyable.
Starfield’s Extensive Content
Bethesda executive Pete Hines has mentioned that Starfield offers a vast amount of content, with the main story being just the beginning. Hines himself spent over 160 hours on a single playthrough and still had more to discover. This suggests that the game has much to offer in terms of gameplay and exploration.
Starfield Official Launch
Starfield will officially launch tonight at midnight, generating high levels of excitement among players. Stay tuned for player reviews and further updates on the game’s reception.
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